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Top 10: General Interview Tips

Majority of the interviewees go to an interview without much preparation. These ten
interview tips will help you go through an interview with a breeze!

Number 10Plan Ahead
Be Prepared! Do a little homework prior to the interview. Browse through the employers'
website and learn something about the company before you attend your interview.
Research the company and the position if possible, as well as the people you will meet
with at the interview. Review your work experiences. Be ready to support past career
accomplishments with specific information targeted towards the companies' needs.
Prepare your facts and get them right!

Number 9Role PlayOnce you have finished your research, begin role playing (rehearsing). Be prepared for
questions that are frequently asked by employers such as "Tell me about yourself" or
"Why should we hire you?" Write down answers if it helps to make your presentation
more concise. Try to keep your answers to the information your new employer will want
to know. It is good to get the advice from those who are more experienced or better still,
from the HR people to get a clear picture on what the recruiters are looking for.

Number 8First Impression Counts!
You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Dress professionally and
appropriately (according to the job you are applying for). Flip-flop sandals and singlet are
definitely out.

Number 7Be On Time!
If possible, try getting to the venue before the actual interview day to see how long it will
take. Public transport may be unreliable, you may have been stuck in heavy traffic, but
however reasonable your excuses are, they won't change the fact that your chances are
reduced if you are late. Remember that first impression counts!
Worse comes to worst, if you are going to be late, ring your interviewer(s) and let them
know. It is a matter of courtesy.
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Number 6Be Positive!
Don't criticise past employers, particularly within the industry. Focus on positive
achievements and views. In particular, avoid negative comments about past employers,.
And don't talk too much! You may be shooting yourself in your foot (literally) when you
disclose too much of information that you do not wish to be known in the first place.

Number 5Encourage
Encourage the interviewer to share information about his or her company. Demonstrate
your interest.

Number 4Eye Contact
Maintain eye contact with your interviewer. Show that you want the job with interest.

Number 3Adapt and relate
Listen and adapt. Be sensitive to the style of the interviewer. Try to relate your answers to
the interviewer and his or her company. Focus on achievements relevant to the position.
Talk about specific achievements!
Interviewers like to know how you felt about a particular success. Some will ask for
specific examples of things you've done that you're particularly proud of; how you solved
problems; how you learned - and improved - from difficult situations.

Number 2Be honest!
There really is no point lying about your background and/or skills. If you get caught, or
even manage to get away with it by getting employed and then get found out, you can be
sure you won't be around for long! Job interviews are about matching needs - if there isn't
a good match, then chances are that the job won't work out.

Number 1And finally, don't give up!
The fact is that you will not be offered every job you applied for, however perfect you
think you may be for it. Feedback from interviews where you have been turned down can
be invaluable for improving future results. Ask politely if they can give you any
feedback. Always remember that there is a job out there for you somewhere